Dhanishta Nakshatra
Rhythmic and prosperous — music, timing and wealth follow their beat. Dhanishta is the 23rd of the 27 nakshatras, ruled by Mars, with Eight Vasus as its deity and drum as its symbol.
The four padas
| Pada | Moon sign | Navamsa | Naming syllable |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dhanishta pada 1 | Makara (Capricorn) | Simha | Ga |
| Dhanishta pada 2 | Makara (Capricorn) | Kanya | Gi |
| Dhanishta pada 3 | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Tula | Gu |
| Dhanishta pada 4 | Kumbha (Aquarius) | Vrishchika | Ge |
Dhanishta straddles two moon signs, so the pada — which needs the birth time — decides the rashi. Each pada is also one navamsa, the ninth-division sign astrologers read for marriage.
Compatibility
Best-scoring pairings in Guna Milan: Vishakha (31), Krittika (29), Ardra (27), Jyeshtha (27), Uttara Ashadha (26). Lowest: Pushya (9), Anuradha (11), Mrigashira (12).
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Baby names
Names for a child born under Dhanishta traditionally begin with Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge, one syllable per pada. Baby names for Dhanishta nakshatra →
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What is Dhanishta nakshatra known for?
Rhythmic and prosperous — music, timing and wealth follow their beat. Its ruling planet is Mars, its deity Eight Vasus, its symbol Drum, and it belongs to the Rakshasa gana.
Which rashi is Dhanishta nakshatra in?
Dhanishta spans two moon signs: padas 1, 2 fall in Makara (Capricorn); padas 3, 4 fall in Kumbha (Aquarius). Which one applies depends on the birth time.
Which nakshatras are most compatible with Dhanishta?
In TrueSaath's Guna Milan, the highest-scoring pairings for Dhanishta are Vishakha (31/36), Krittika (29/36), Ardra (27/36) and Jyeshtha (27/36). See the compatibility page for all 27.
What syllables do Dhanishta nakshatra baby names start with?
Ga, Gi, Gu, Ge — one for each pada. Names beginning with Ga for the first pada, Gi for the second, and so on.
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